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PEN America Issues Grave Concern Over Growing Repression in Ethiopia

Press ReleaseSeptember 30, 2020

“Ethiopian authorities’ dual strategies of internet shutdowns and mass arrests are an unacceptable response to political grievances that only serve to suppress the Ethiopian people’s voices." More

Denial of Eskinder Nega’s Freedom of Movement by Ethiopian Authorities Callous and Baseless

Press ReleaseApril 20, 2018

"We are appalled by this callous and baseless infringement on Eskinder's freedom of movement. There is no active court case against Eskinder, and there are no grounds for him… More

Arrest of Journalist Eskinder Nega in Ethiopia Negates Progress Made Mere Weeks Earlier

Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2018

"With these detentions, Ethiopia risks negating the progress made by freeing scores of political prisoners in February. We call on the government to respect these detainees’ right to free… More

2012 PEN/Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award Winner Eskinder Nega to be Released After More Than Six Years in Prison in Ethiopia

Press ReleaseFebruary 8, 2018

“We are overjoyed at news that Eskinder has been pardoned and is to be freed to r​eunite with his family and return to his writing. We hope that his release is immediate… More

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